Police understand women were being trafficked for prostitution
Police are appealing for information after a Leeds man was jailed for modern slavery and prostitution offences.
Anghel Iordache ,49, of Harehills, was identified after police responded to a request for a welfare check at an address in Leeds in March this year. Two women were found there and detectives from Leeds Child Vulnerable to Exploitation Team believe it is likely he may have trafficked other women into the country for the purpose of sexual exploitation.
Ioardache was jailed at Leeds Crown Court earlier this month and police are now appealing to anyone who believes they were a victim to contact them.Detective Inspector Al Cheyne, said: “I hope this outcome will give people confidence to report activity which could be linked to modern slavery to the police, so we can take action with partners against those who are involved in this appalling practice.
“We would like to take this opportunity, now Iordache is behind bars for a significant length of time, to appeal to women who believe they were trafficked into the country by him. Anyone coming forward should be reassured that they will be supported by our specially trained officers, who work in partnership with agencies to investigate these matters thoroughly and with discretion to bring perpetrators of this horrible crime to justice.
Leeds CVET can be contacted on 101, or via the LiveChat facility on the West Yorkshire Police website.
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